Selected References: Aselton P, et al. 1985. First-trimester drug use and congenital disorders. Obstet Gynecol 65:451-5. Check J, et al. 1982. Improvement of cervical mucus factor with guaifenesin. Fertility and Sterility, 37(5): 707-708. Briggs GG, et al. 2017. Drugs in pregnancy and lactation: a reference guide to fetal and neonatal risk. 11th ed. Cao Y, et al. 2021. Maternal use of cough medications during early pregnancy and selected birth defects: a US multisite, case-control …
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Every person wants to know what’s best for their baby, especially when it comes to knowing how to minimize exposure risks. Our relatable stories are packed with practical information from our rotating staff of MotherToBaby expert bloggers. Whatever topic you’re looking for, our blogs will provide you a great foundation to learn more.
Dimethyl Fumarate
Selected References: Amato MP, et al. 2015. Fertility, pregnancy and childbirth in patients with multiple sclerosis: Impact of disease-modifying drugs. CNS Drugs. 29:207–220. Andersen JB, et al. 2023. Pregnancy outcomes after early fetal exposure to injectable first-line treatments, dimethyl fumarate, or natalizumab in Danish women with multiple sclerosis. Eur J Neurol 30(1):162-171. Bridel C, et al. 2014. Update on multiple sclerosis treatments. Swiss Med Wkly. 144:w14012. Ciplea …
Losartan
Selected References: Alwan S, et al. 2005. Angiotensin II receptor antagonist treatment during pregnancy. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 73:123-130. Bass JK, Faix RG. 2006. Gestational Therapy with an Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist and Transient Renal Failure in a Premature Infant. Am J Perinatol. 23:313-318. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2020. Facts about craniosynostosis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Available oneline at …
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium®)
Selected References: Andrade C. 2022 Psychotropic drugs with long half-lives: implications for drug discontinuation, occasional missed doses, dosing interval, and pregnancy planning. J Clin Psychiatry, 83:22f14593. Athinarayanan P, et al. 1976. Chlordiazepoxide withdrawal in the neonate. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 124:212-213. Crombie DL, et al. 1975. Fetal effects of tranquilizers in pregnancy. New Eng J Med, 293:198-199. Czeizel A. 1988. Lack of evidence of teratogenicity of …
Flurazepam (Dalmane®)
Selected References: Flurazepam Drug Label. 2023. https://www.drugs.com/pro/flurazepam.html Gentile, S. 2015. Pharmacological management of borderline personality disorder in a pregnant woman with a previous history of alcohol addiction: a case report. Clin Drug Investig, 35(11):761-763. Kelly LE, et al. 2012. Neonatal benzodiazepines exposure during breastfeeding. J Pediatr, 161:448-451. …
